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  Paper-Thin Skin Patch Collects Vitals: E-Health Made Easier and More Comfortable

  April 16, 2013 — The future of health care could be found in a tiny, paper-thin skin patch that collects vital information. The Bio-patch sensor is inexpensive, versatile and, best of all, comfortable to ... > full story
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  The Power of Cocoa Polyphenols Against Neurodegenerative Diseases

  April 12, 2013 — Epidemiological studies have indicated that dietary habits and antioxidants from diet can influence the incidence of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's ... > full story
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  Older People May Be at Greater Risk for Alcohol Impairment Than Teens

  April 11, 2013 — An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to a new study. Researchers said the findings have profound ... > full story
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  Reducing Infant Exposure to Smoke

  April 10, 2013 — A study to investigate whether a hospital-initiated behavioral therapy program conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit can reduce secondhand smoke in homes with infants at risk for pulmonary ... > full story
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  Posture Provides Clue for Future Disability

  April 8, 2013 — The shape of an individual's spinal column may predict his or her risk for nursing home admission or need of home assistance in old age, according to a new ... > full story
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  Increased Rates of Hospitalization Linked to Elder Abuse

  April 8, 2013 — Older adults who are subject to elder abuse, neglect and exploitation face a greater risk of being hospitalized than other seniors, according to the results of a study published in the April 8 issue ... > full story
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  Shift of Language Function to Right Hemisphere Impedes Post-Stroke Aphasia Recovery

  April 4, 2013 — In a study designed to differentiate why some stroke patients recover from aphasia and others do not, investigators have found that a compensatory reorganization of language function to right ... > full story
• Dementia
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  Dementia Costs Top Those for Heart Disease or Cancer, Study Finds

  April 3, 2013 — The most-detailed examination of the costs of dementia in the United States finds the disease is more costly to the nation than either heart disease or cancer. The analysis suggests that the costs of ... > full story
• Dementia
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  Brain-Imaging Tool and Stroke Risk Test Help Identify Cognitive Decline Early

  April 3, 2013 — Medical researchers have used a brain-imaging tool and stroke risk assessment to identify signs of cognitive decline early on in individuals who don't yet show symptoms of ... > full story
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  Tests to Predict Heart Problems and Stroke May Be More Useful Predictor of Memory Loss Than Dementia Tests

  April 1, 2013 — Risk prediction tools that estimate future risk of heart disease and stroke may be more useful predictors of future decline in cognitive abilities, or memory and thinking, than a dementia risk ... > full story

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